Commentary: Jaromir Jagr returns again to game he loves

12:08 AM,
Jan. 23, 2013

Written by

Kevin Allen
USA Today

DETROIT - Jaromir Jagr's presence in the NHL for his 23rd professional season qualifies as a love story.

"You love the game, and when you love it, you want to be with that game," Jagr, a former New York Ranger, said. "It's like a marriage. Do you ever imagine you would stay with your wife that long? If you love her, you will stay with her."

At 40, the Dallas Stars forward might not be quite as dashing as he once was on the ice. But as a league personality, he is as quick-witted and dynamic as ever. The playfulness, impish grin and insightfulness are vintage Jagr. He hasn't lost a step in his ability to ...